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Julie O'Callaghan
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Julie O'Callaghan

Julie O'Callaghan, born in Chicago in 1954, is a widely-anthologised poet for children and is represented in The New Oxford Book of Children's verse. As well as poetry for young people, she has published two adult collections, Edible Anecdotes (Dolmen Press, 1983) a Poetry Book Society Recommendation, and What's What (Bloodaxe Books, 1991), a Poetry Book Society Choice. She lives in Dublin.

Books by Julie O'Callaghan:
No Can Do:
Tell Me This Is Normal: New & Selected Poems
Two Barks
What's What:

Julie O'Callaghan's writing is linked to these categories:
American Poets
Death and Bereavement
Humorous
Irish Poets
Love Poetry
Political/Social
Women